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Is Globe Blue Spruce toxic to dogs?

Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa'

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists globe blue spruce as mildly toxic to dogs — a chewing dog typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Picea pungens is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database as confirmed toxic; however, the sharp needles and resinous oils can irritate the mouth and gastrointestinal tract of cats and dogs, causing drooling, vomiting, or diarrhoea. Sharp fallen needles also pose a physical hazard. Consult a vet if ingestion occurs.

What to do if your dog ate globe blue spruce

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move globe blue spruce out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of globe blue spruce to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your dog has eaten globe blue spruce, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is globe blue spruce toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is globe blue spruce toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists globe blue spruce as mildly toxic to dogs — a chewing dog typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Picea pungens is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database as confirmed toxic; however, the sharp needles and resinous oils can irritate the mouth and gastrointestinal tract of cats and dogs, causing drooling, vomiting, or diarrhoea. Sharp fallen needles also pose a physical hazard. Consult a vet if ingestion occurs.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats globe blue spruce?

Picea pungens is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database as confirmed toxic; however, the sharp needles and resinous oils can irritate the mouth and gastrointestinal tract of cats and dogs, causing drooling, vomiting, or diarrhoea. Sharp fallen needles also pose a physical hazard. Consult a vet if ingestion occurs. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your dog has had access to globe blue spruce.

What should I do if my dog ate globe blue spruce?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is globe blue spruce toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Globe Blue Spruce is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full globe blue spruce pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to globe blue spruce?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best dogs-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full globe blue spruce pet-safety